When is the best day to hike in Makhanda?
This week's answer
🥾 Thursday, 13 Aug is the best day to hike in Makhanda this week, scoring 100/100.
Thursday through Saturday are your golden window for hiking around Makhanda, with no rain, mild winds, and temperatures climbing to a comfortable 19–25°C. Skip Monday and Tuesday entirely—both days lock in 96–100% rain risk. Wednesday offers a glimpse of clearing but still carries 43% rain risk and stronger wind, so it's worth waiting two days for the genuine dry spell.
The week, scored for hike
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Local know-how
A good hiking day balances comfortable temperatures, low storm risk and manageable wind — with visibility worth the effort.
- ◆On the Highveld and Drakensberg, start early in summer — thunderstorms build from midday.
- ◆Wind on an exposed ridge feels roughly double the forecast number.
Questions people ask
When is the best day to hike in Makhanda this week?
Thursday, 13 Aug is the best day to hike in Makhanda this week, scoring 100/100.
Is hiking safe when thunderstorms are forecast?
Afternoon thunderstorms are the main risk in SA summer. Start at dawn, plan to be off high ground by midday, and never ridge-walk into a storm cell.